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XP AW Engagement Photos!!

BMcLeodTeam — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:21:53 +0000

Engagement photos are up!!!! I love them :)

Here is the album on facebook

http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150443996557900.380326.81759767899&type=1

HELP! identifying a dress/finding a short dress

cmgp89 — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:03:57 +0000

hello,
Im gettign married in april at city hall. i found this dress and love it but i cant figure out who it is by or where i can find it! please help, also if you know of places that have a selection of short dresses please let me know! thanks

reception hall entrance song

khkhskhkahjkwaehrkw — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:24:09 +0000

hey ladies

I am looking for a fantastic song for the entrance into the reception.

What songs are you thinking of using?

Where are you registered?

petite+engineer — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:22:54 +0000

We can't decide where to register. Our guests live across Canada, so a Toronto-only store is not a great idea. Ideally the store should have a web site for ordering (which cuts out Crate and Barrel and Caynes).

We are planning on registering for dishes at William Ashley. Besides dishes we don't need many other kitchen appliances (I'm the kitchen gadget queen!). So we aren't really sure where else to register and what to register for.

I've had a tough time in the past when friends decided not to register at all, or only had five items on their registry. I don't want to put my friends in the same situation.

Help!

Posts on The Knot in wrong order?

hendersonsarah — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:08:09 +0000

Hi Ladies,

Is there something wonky going on with the posts on The Knot? I just replied to a new post and it put it above the original instead of below....I tried deleting it and then trying it again but it did the same thing....

Colours

lcoates84 — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:38:43 +0000

Hi Ladies,
I am just looking for some feedback. We are getting married Feb 2012 (soon I know and we just picked this date last week!)
My problem is settling on a colour. I am not completely into the "winter" theme/colours for a wedding... I know its winter but its just the way I feel. We are going for a vintage/rustic look..ie our centerpieces are vintage books, a globe, oil lamps and candles. Our favors are going to be birdseed hearts.

(our wedding is an evening candlelight service with cocktail hour afterwards)

I do not like green but want to keep with the vintage rustic look with out making anything look to springy... any suggestions.
Oh and my dress is cream and the men are wearing black suits.
Thanks for your help!

Engagement Photo Location

Kewii — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:36:32 +0000

Hi Knotties,

I could use some help and advice trying to decide where to have my engagement pictures done. We're supposed to get them done on the 20th (during the day, 11ish, if it matters) and I'm pretty sad there will be no snow :(

Anyway, some of the locations my photographer has mentioned are:

AGO
ROM
Greektown/Danforth

I suggested:

Distillery District (but it's $250)
Brickworks (any idea how much this permit is?)

I have no other ideas, but would love some feedback or suggestions. Anyone done any of these places? Did something cooler?

If it helps, my FI are pretty silly, down to Earth people. We're not big on the fancy :)

Thanks!

Photo Booth Recommendation!

BMcLeodTeam — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:19:27 +0000

Anyone looking to do a photobooth? We had one at our work Christmas party last night and I would TOTALLY recommend the company to anyone looking!!!!

Here is their website:
http://www.shutterbugbooth.com/

The attendants were really personable, the printed photos were great quality, the online gallery is great, everyone had nothing but the best to say about them!

Here is our photo from last night:

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shortangel1982 — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:12:19 +0000

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Need advice...friend getting married in USA...vent

hendersonsarah — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:13:58 +0000

Hi Ladies,

I need to a bit of support/advice...I have a girlfriend living in South Carolina and we have been very close for about 8 years now. Her fiancé is in the army and therefore the military is basically dictating their wedding plans (as it is dependent on potentially relocating to california etc etc).

They got engaged in the summer and due to circumstances, are getting married at the end of January. It's short notice and I am struggling with trying to figure out if my FI and I can afford to go !!!! It kills me because I would do anything to go but on the other hand, flights are like $700 each, not including hotel accomodations for 2 nights....

My FI is the logical one in the relationship and he isn't sure we can afford it but all I want to do is put in on my visa and figure it out later! It's causing tension between us but how can I NOT go to her wedding?!?!?!

If you are making your stationary, here is some help...

agnes16 — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:58:24 +0000

Thought I would share some sites for DIY invites/progrmas/menus..... Not all these are free, some you may have to pay a small fee but worth checking it out:

Free damask:
http://shop.mujka.ca/freebies/free-damask-wedding-invitation-set-black-version/prod_348.html

Customizable invites - you can customize all the colors (some free):
http://www.invys.com/design-your-cards/wedding-invitations.html

Wedding clipart (pay for monthly membership)
http://www.weddingclipart.com/category/bridal-shower-invitations.html

I think its importatant that we GTA brides share deals that we find, whether online or in store. Hope this helps!

Special Lighting Cost and Referral needed

agnes16 — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:29:22 +0000

hello, just curious how much lighting usually goes for. I really like these ideas:
http://www.fosdecor.com/lighting-gallery

Can anyone let me know how much this usually costs? Any recommendations?

Also, I love pin spot lighting: http://www.nyeventservices.com/pinspot.jpg
any ideas on how much this costs?

Wedding dress shopping in Barrie - reviews?

hendersonsarah — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:08:00 +0000

Hi ladies,

I plan on heading to Barrie in January to go wedding dress shopping as my sisters both live in that area. There are a couple of stores that I've found online

- Hilltop Bridal

- Best for Brides

Does anyone know of other bridal stores in Barrie or know of anyone who's been to these 2 stores??

Any help would be appreciated!!!

Wedding under (or close to!) $5,000???

mrs.april — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:59:26 +0000

Hi Ladies,

So I'm going to try to do it! We are hoping to come in under $10,000 (and of course much much closer to $5,000) For our wedding!

I understand this means having a Sunday wedding, possibly a coctail reception and cutting out fancy flowers and gigantic cakes. I'm ok with that. I'm just having a ridiculously hard time trying to figure out where to start! I'm a deer in the headlights. All I see are big halls or fantastic venues with $100+ per person price tags. I am willing to DIY my little fingers off. I am willing to not hire a DJ.

I think once I find a venue everything else can fall into place so this is where I am asking all of you for HELP!

Where can I host a kick ass party for pennies? We have "narrowed" our guest list to about 95 people (this is mostly immidiate family too!) so I can't really compromise on that.

So, any suggestions? LOTS of suggestions? That would be fab! Thanks for all the help!!

Maximum Music DJ

khkhskhkahjkwaehrkw — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:23:25 +0000

I am thinking of hiring maxumum dj. Good but limited reviews.

I booked them for my university formal bakck 8 years ago and liked them, but it was a while ago.

Anyone heard of them? Can anyone offer advice?

TY in adance.

Videographer cost

Meg&Jason — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:51:07 +0000

How much are you paying for your videographer? I have a quote from someone and its ~$3000! That seems like a lot and I don't have much to compare it to. Thoughts?

Wedding Photojournalist?

lionelgroulx679 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:30:31 +0000

Has anyone used a photographer who is a member of the the Wedding Photojournalist Association (http://www.wpja.com/)?

We're looking for photographers in the Greater Toronto Area in Canada. I like the style of the pics I see on the WPJA website, but the prices generally seem higher than other wedding photographers that I've met at bridal shows.

Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!!!

Free Engagement & Wedding Photos

Jewel224 — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:32:00 +0000

Hi ladies,

If you're still looking for a photographer, on another forum, there's a photographer that is offering free e-shots and wedding photos to build her wedding portfolio. Her website addy is : http://lbphotography.photoshelter.com
Her name is Lushana Bale. She is offering a 1-hour e-shoot with 30 edited photos and 4-hour wedding coverage with 50 edited photos. Worth taking a look at - I know I did and already made a request.

C.

Michaels Coupons

Jewel224 — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:18:44 +0000

Hi ladies,

Here's a link to Michaels 50% and 40% off one item coupons.
http://weeklyad.michaels.com/coupons/print " target="_blank" title="Coupons">
http://weeklyad.michaels.com/coupons/print

Enjoy!

C.

Fiftyflowers.com

achiduck — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:53:59 +0000

Has anyone used them for wedding flowers? If so, what was your experience?

XP'd on the E board since it gets much more traffic.

Have you used caterers or wait staff?

agnes16 — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:40:26 +0000

I plan on doing my bridal shower at my parents home or my building party room. Has anyone used any wait staff (bartenders, waiters...) or a catering company that you can recommend? Or any company I should NOT use?

Alfred Sung bridesmaid dresses question

hendersonsarah — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:47:12 +0000

Hi ladies,

I've found a couple of dresses by Alfred Sung that I like for the bridesmaid dresses. I want them to wear dark purple eggplant and my bridesmaids (3) are all pretty easy going. I'm flexible if they don't want to all wear matching dresses so my question is if I make sure that all 3 dresses are made from the same designer, will the colour purple look the same? Or do I have to make sure it's the same designer AND the same fabric (dupioni fabric for example) ?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Glad you did, wish you did, could have done without...

smillinggoat — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:36:12 +0000

Hi everyone,

I'd love to hear your comments on three things...

What you're glad you did at or for your wedding

What you wish you'd done at or for your wedding

and

What you could have done without at or for your wedding

Thanks!

Cheaper on shipping or in the area?

Norms Angel Forever — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:31:31 +0000

I've got a bunch of stuff on sale in the wedding classifieds and if the ladies in the Toronto area are interested we could set up a drop off/pick up as I live in the Peterborough area or if you're in Canada and are interested shipping would be much cheaper than from the states :) Go check it out!

Jewel224

busybride109 — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:15:07 +0000

Hi! Sent you a PM, check your inbox!

Thanks!

Your favorite and/or most unique wedding favor??

melanniejane — Mon, 09 May 2011 21:48:18 +0000

What was your most favorite and/or unique wedding favor? Looking for ideas for a winter wedding that won't go to waste? I think everyone has enough candles and holders! lol

Thanks!

where to buy pinwheels

j425 — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:34:48 +0000

Anyone know where I can purchase pinwheels in the GTA?

Help! Where to shop?

Trins — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:02:52 +0000

Hi there,

I have been on a mad hunt looking for fun double sided scrapbook paper, card stock or specialty paper to make my large pinwheels for the wedding but I'm not having the best of luck :(

Does anyone know of any good stores that carry a large selection that I should check out?

Any ideas would be sooo helpful!

Thanks

Trina

benches for ceremony???!!!

ferrarigurl86 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:30:09 +0000

i'm looking for benches to rent for my ceremony. with or with out cushions. if anyone knows of a plcae that rents them please help me out. thanks this is for the newmarket, ontario area

Bought my dress!..... Nervous about it

Jmatth01 — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:01:37 +0000

So I'm hoping you ladies are as much into the wedding dress porn as I am.. so I decided to show it off a bit!

I am pretty sure I am in complete love with my dress..... I asked my MOH and mom to to go a sample sale that we heard about at the bridal show in mississauga, soo we trekked off to impression bridal salon or bridal image(they go by both names..wierd I know!) My mom surprised me by bringing along my dad! So what I thought was going to be more for Sh*ts and Giggles actually turned out to be my dress purchase!

I'd been looking at this dress in a magazine for a few weeks but when I booked the appointment I looked at it online and was like ugh wait not for me.... When we got to the salon and I told our consultant Nicole about what I was looking for she actually pulled this one for me, so I figured I'd give it a try! and good thing I did!! because of the sale we got a great deal on the dress too! more than what I wanted to pay but under 750 was a pretty good deal!

The only thing is now...... I'm not getting married until novemeber of next year!!! yikes who does that??? Am I crazy to have bought it so early? Will I miss out on shopping with my BM's ? I'm definitely second guessing the purchase of my dress but I don't think I am second guessing the dress, does that make sense?

Julie

Canada-Ontario — The Knot Community

XP AW Engagement Photos!!

HELP! identifying a dress/finding a short dress

reception hall entrance song

Where are you registered?

Posts on The Knot in wrong order?

Colours

Engagement Photo Location

Photo Booth Recommendation!

deleted

Need advice...friend getting married in USA...vent

If you are making your stationary, here is some help...

Special Lighting Cost and Referral needed

Wedding dress shopping in Barrie - reviews?

Wedding under (or close to!) $5,000???

Maximum Music DJ

Videographer cost

Wedding Photojournalist?

Free Engagement & Wedding Photos

Michaels Coupons

Fiftyflowers.com

Have you used caterers or wait staff?

Alfred Sung bridesmaid dresses question

Glad you did, wish you did, could have done without...

Cheaper on shipping or in the area?

**Jewel224**

Your favorite and/or most unique wedding favor??

where to buy pinwheels

Help! Where to shop?

benches for ceremony???!!!

Bought my dress!..... Nervous about it

Jewel224